[When eating, there should be no unnecessary movements, no unnecessary noises, and no touching of the tableware.]
Glancing at the woman eating a burger in the passenger seat next to him, Lin Zeng smiled a little contentedly, and a little briskly as if he were watching someone else's amusement, and shook his head secretly.
According to the rules I have followed since childhood, if this person is my sister, I can already predict that I will be taught a lesson by my father just because I eat hamburgers too "boldly" now.
"Is it so delicious?"
No longer paying attention to the movements around him, Lin Zengxian turned the steering wheel and drove the car in the direction of the gas station.
Cars need maintenance and refueling, and people also need rest and relaxation.
Seeing the city retreating before his eyes, Lin Zengxian suddenly felt a sense of weakness welling up in his heart.
I became the chief surgeon amidst doubts and rejections. I didn't dare to relax even a little bit for a year, so I came to this strange city and lived a life that was very different from before. I even inherited the small shop from my family.
It's on the agenda.
Theo, Veretta and Sylvia who used to meet every day have now become Kim Ji-hoon, Nam Ga-eun and Ryu Ji-eun.
The only thing that hasn't changed is Airi Hanyu's absence.
He has long passed the stage of being immersed in memories, but Lin Zengxian will indeed miss those happiest times.
"Everything tastes delicious when you are hungry. When I first debuted, I would feel guilty if I took more than one bite of bread. I was afraid that I would not look good on camera. Now..."
After lightly tapping her chest, Kim Taeyeon picked up the Coca-Cola, bit the straw and took a sip, eating a little anxiously.
The drive-thru fast food is not very delicious, nor does it suit her sweet taste, but it can temporarily relieve the pressure, think about nothing, and chat with outsiders who have no interests in it, and even ordinary burgers will become more interesting.
taste.
"Did you know? In the company, my group has the highest meal expenses, and even those boy bands can't beat us."
She tilted her body towards the driver's seat, squinting her eyes slightly and raising her tone a bit. But after Kim Taeyeon finished saying this, she suddenly paused, resumed her sitting posture, and said what she had just said.
The unfinished burger in his mouth was swallowed hastily.
After being called "empty" by Lin Zengxian last time, she thought about changing, but the influence of "entertainer" on her was too great. Even if it was a whim, it could not offset those habits that would make people feel empty.
Thinking of this, her whole body froze, and she leaned straight on the back of the chair. She sighed inwardly before slowly relaxing.
Even if it is an ordinary little habit, it will not be easy to change, let alone an important habit that has been practiced for many years and experienced for many years.
"You are lucky to be able to eat. You are too thin, which is not good for your health."
Seeing the sign of the gas station coming into view, Lin Zengxian, who was about to get off the car, thought of a slightly doubtful thing.
I remember the person next to me said that her parents were both in her hometown, so only one of the two physical examination quotas given to her was used in the end.
"Taeyeon xi, will only your mother attend the physical examination next week?"
Originally, it was normal for the other party to come with one or two people, or even no one at all. Others were not qualified to interrupt, but I remembered that she once said that neither of the two elderly people had had a physical examination for a while. No matter Lin Zengxian,
Whether it was out of professional habits or because the memory of that time in the optical shop was quite favorable, I finally decided to ask more questions.
"My father said he has been busy recently and can't spare any time, so my mother came alone. My sister is also coming to Seoul. I will ask my sister to accompany my mother for a physical examination."
Continuing to deal with burgers, Kim Taeyeon took out her mobile phone from under the paper bag and looked at her schedule for next week.
The day my mother came, I had no free time...
Lin Zengxian nodded and asked no more questions.
The optical shop is not so busy that the old man has no time to come to Seoul. Kim Taeyeon said that the building she bought for her parents in her hometown is taken care of by professional people and does not require anything from the family.
In Lin Zengxian's view, this filial woman who has already achieved success in the entertainment industry should be able to arrange everything in her hometown so that the elderly will not have to worry about it anymore.
"Well, on the day of the physical examination, if you don't have time or it's inconvenient, just contact me in advance and I will take good care of the old man."
However, since the other party has already said it, let’s end the topic. As an outsider, it will be bad if you ask too many questions.
Between ordinary friends, this sentence is enough.
"Thank you...it's time to trouble you again."
Putting down her mobile phone with the itinerary written on the screen, Kim Taeyeon turned her head and looked directly at Lin Zengxian, her heart that had just tightened up a little slowly fell back.
She attaches great importance to her family, but she cannot always take care of her personally.
No matter how big an apartment you buy for your family to live in, no matter how tall you buy a building for your family to collect rent, it is nothing compared to doing something face to face.
"You're welcome, you..."
All……
Before Lin Zengxian finished speaking, the car Bluetooth screen suddenly lit up, and the incoming call notification tone occupied his hearing.
Kim Taeyeon's eyes subconsciously fell on the small screen, and the speed of biting the burger slowly slowed down.
[Jimin]
This name is displayed on the screen as a note for the caller.
It's that high school student, Lin Zengxian's "sister".
The simplest type of remark is also the closest type of title.
"Jimin, what's the matter?"
After pressing the answer button, although they were not face to face and could not see his expression, Lin Zengxian still smiled naturally.
Listening to Lin Zengxian's voice, Kim Taeyeon opened her lips slightly and opened her eyes slightly.
"Oppa, I'm eating fried rice cakes, have you had lunch?"
The playful, brisk female voice seems to be able to emit soda-flavored bubbles from the car stereo.
Kim Taeyeon shrank her neck and then scratched her hair.
"I'll eat in a moment. Oppa has just finished servicing the car. I'll pick you up from school in the afternoon."
As soon as she said this, Kim Taeyeon couldn't help but glance at Lin Zengxian.
Originally, it was not unusual for someone to call themselves "oppa" in a conversation between men and women, but it was very unusual for this kind of thing to happen to Lin Zengxian.
"No, no, oppa, just sleep more when you have time. You also have to write a paper, which is very energy-consuming."
Hearing these words from the high school student, Kim Taeyeon pursed her lips and lightly scratched her forehead.
Since they met, she has never seen anyone speak to Lin Zengxian in such a strong and unobtrusive tone.
"Don't worry, Oppa is in good spirits. It has been cloudy today and it is forecast to rain in the afternoon, so I will pick you up from school in the afternoon."
He didn't mind Liu Zhimin's strength at all, Lin Zengxian was still smiling.
Kim Taeyeon gently poked her temple with her fingertips.
Then, she put down the unfinished burger, picked up a large glass of Coke, bit the straw, and drank a big gulp, which made her cheeks bulge.
Outside the car window, a dark cloud in the distance seemed to be closer.